Some Simple Tips For Safe Horse Riding

Horse riding is a fun filled adventure activity enjoyed by both professionals and amateurs. However, a little carelessness on the part of the rider or riding leader can cause serious accidents. Many people suffer bruises, sprains, strains, fractures, concussions, and dislocations because of horse riding accidents in Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Cairns, Brisbane, and other places in Australia. Here are some tips that can save you of any injuries during trail rides in Sydney, Melbourne, or anywhere else:

You must never ever ride a horse without wearing a hard hat. No matter how experienced you are, there is always a risk of an accident, and a head injury can prove far more dangerous than a fracture or any other injury. So, to prevent a head injury you must never forget to wear a hard hat.
Quite often, riders become too excited and start riding too fast on a rough terrain. Slippery mud, holes, and other obstacles can cause you to lose control if you are going too fast.
An athletic horse can scare away an amateur, and cause him to lose control leading to an accident. So, it is important that a novice always rides a more docile horse. Let an experienced riding instructor judge your skills and choose a horse for you.
Fitness is important if you are going for trail rides Sydney, Melbourne, or anywhere else. Overweight people can put burden on the horse, and cause him to go berserk. An overweight person is likely to suffer severe injuries in a horse riding accident. So, it is important to get into shape before you try some serious horse riding.
Every rider must make sure that the cinches are securely fastened before they set out to ride. Many accidents are caused just because the cinches become loose, so rider must check the cinches as soon as he mounts the horse.
Avoid getting lagged behind in a group, as the horse may get frantic, and try to gallop too fast to join back the group. It may hit the other horses from behind causing injuries.
Never ever jump off a horse to save yourself unless you see no other escape. Oftentimes, the horses become tired and stop on their own.
You must be extremely careful during mounting and dismounting, because the chances of a fall during these times are serious. It is better to use someone's assistance or a mounting block to save yourself of injuries.

At Horse riding Australia, the safety of our clients is our biggest concern. While taking our clients for rides in Sydney, Melbourne, or anywhere else, we take all necessary precautions to ensure that our clients have a fun-filled and safe horse riding experience.

Horse Riding Australia caters to all ages, from children on through older adults. Your ride should be a happy environment, one that feels welcoming and warm, which is why we strive to make sure everyone who rides with us feels like a part of our extended barn-family. If you are friends with horses, you are friends with us!

Most importantly though are the 4-leged heroes that make any stable possible. In gratitude of their kindness, we treat our horses with the best possible care, stressing the moral fibers behind horseback riding just as much as proper riding form, because in reality it is all connected. If you have a healthy, happy horse, you are destined for a much more pleasant ride--and in terms of safety, that means everyone wins.

We provide an assortment of horse related services, all of which can be catered to fit your specific wants and needs.

Multi-Disciplinary Riding Lessons
Regardless of your riding experience or discipline preference, we will create a riding lesson suited to your needs. We offer onsite and portable-riding lessons for a variety of skill levels and disciplines. Learn how to sail over a course of fences, nail the art of dressage, or partake in the fast-paced world of polo.

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